Candlelight 2009 Program-Final

GGGGRACE CCCCOVENANTPPPP R E S B Y T E R I A N CCCC H U R C H1627 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia1627 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia1627 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia1627 Monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia

THE SEVENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL CANDLELIGHT CAROL

SERVICE

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A SERVICE OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS

FOR CHRISTMASTIME

Preludes

Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella (French Carol) Cathy Mockelbust

God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Cynthia Dobrinski

Handbell Choir

Improvisation on “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” Myron Roberts

Organ Voluntary

The choirs and ministers assemble in the narthex. The congregation stands at the invitation of the minister. The

congregation joins in singing the Processional Hymn on the third stanza.

Processional Hymn

-1-

Soloist: Once in royal David’s city

Stood a lowly cattle shed,

Where a mother laid her Baby

In a manger for His bed.

Mary was that mother mild,

Jesus Christ her little Child.

-2-Choir: He came down to earth from heaven

Who is God and Lord of all,

And His shelter was a stable,

And His cradle was a stall.

With the poor, oppressed, and lowly,

Lived on earth our Saviour holy.

-3-

All: Jesus is our childhood’s pattern,

Day by day like us He grew;

He was little, weak, and helpless,

Tears and smiles like us He knew;

And He feels for all our sadness,

And He shares in all our gladness.

-4-All: And our eyes at last shall see Him,

Through His own redeeming love,

For that Child so dear and gentle

Is our Lord in heaven above;

And He leads His children on

To the place where He is gone.

-5-All: Not in that poor lowly stable,

With the oxen standing round,

We shall see Him; but in heaven

Where His saints

His throne surround:

Christ revealed to faithful eye,

Set at God****s right hand on high.

Words: Cecil Frances Humphreys Alexander (1818-1895), in her Hymns for Little Children, 1848.

Music: Irby, Henry J. Gauntlett (1805-1876) in Carols, Four Numbers, 1849; harmony by Arthur Henry Mann (1850-

1929) for King’s College, Cambridge.

Prayer of Invocation Reverend Steve CobbLed by the Pastor.

The Lord’s PrayerSaid by all.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we

forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is

the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

The congregation sits.

Greeting

CarolsSung by the Carol Choir (ages 3-5).

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.

The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

Go, tell it on the mountain Over the hills and everywhere;

Go, tell it on the mountain That Jesus Christ is born!

While shepherds kept their watching O’er silent flocks by night,

Behold throughout the heavens There shone a holy light.

Words: Little Children’s Book for Schools and Families, c. 1885. / John Work II, (1872-1925).

Music: James R. Murray, 1887. / African-American spiritual, harmonized 1940.

First Lesson Isaiah 11:1-9 Reader: Cameron Baird

The Spirit of the Lord will rest upon the Holy One. Junior Choir

CarolSung by the Chancel Choir.

Alleluia! Christ is born! Heaven and earth rejoice this morn!

Let us with praise the child adorn! Alleluia! Christ is born!

Hodie Christus natus est: On this day is born our Savior.

Words and Music: David Lasky, 2009.

Second Lesson Isaiah 40:1-5 Reader: Wayne Casey

Isaiah proclaims the coming of the Lord. Handbell Choir

CarolSung by the Junior Choir (grades 1-6).

Today a Savior is born for you. Glory to God in the highest! This will be a sign to you, the babe

asleep on the hay. Tell the news to everyone, Jesus, Messiah, is born today! Shepherds ran to Bethlehem to see

the babe on the hay. Angels in the heavens sang, “Jesus, Messiah, is born today.”

Words and Music: Lynn Shaw Bailey, 2009.

Third Lesson Luke 1:26-35, 38 Reader: Suzanne Sizemore

The angel Gabriel salutes the Virgin Mary. Chancel Choir

The congregation stands at the introduction of the carol.

Carol

Words: Paraphrased by Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924).

Music: Gabriel’s Message, Basque Carol.


Fourth Lesson Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 Reader: Martha Rubin

The prophet Isaiah foretells the coming of the Savior. Bookkeeper


Oboist, George Pavelis.

Wind through the olive trees softly did blow

round little Bethlehem, long, long ago.

Sheep on the hillside lay, whiter than snow.

Shepherds were watching them, long, long ago.

Still, still, still, for now the baby sleeps.

The angels sing a song of joy by the cradle of the boy.

Still, still, still, for now Christ Jesus sleeps.

Come, let us journey there, where the winds blow,

Open our eyes to Love, Born long ago.

Words: Katherine Parker and Sandra Peter.

Music: George Wilmont (early twentieth century); Traditional Austrian Carol, arranged by Sandra Peter, 2009.

Fifth Lesson Luke 2:1-7 Reader: Matt Johnson

Luke tells of the birth of Jesus. Clerk of Session


Tomorrow shall be my dancing day: I would my true love did so chance

To see the legend of my play, To call my true love to my dance:

Then was I born of a virgin pure, Of her I took fleshly substance;

Thus was I knit to man’s nature, To call my true love to my dance:

In a manger laid and wrapped I was, So very poor this was my chance,

Betwixt an ox and a silly poor ass, To call my true love to my dance:

Then afterwards baptized I was; The Holy Ghost on me did glance,

My Father’s voice heard from above, To call my true love to my dance:

Sing O my love, O my love, my love, my love; This have I done for my true love.

Words: Traditional English Carol.

Music: John Gardner (b. 1917).

Sixth Lesson Hebrews 1:1-12 Reader: Benjamin Cardwell

In the fullness of time, God sent His Son,whose reign is for ever and ever. Youth Ministry

The congregation stands at the introduction of the carol.

Carol

Words: Phillips Brooks (1835-1893).

Music: Forest Green, English folk melody, arranged Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958).


Seventh Lesson Luke 2:8-20 Reader: Christopher Martin

The shepherds go to the manger. Director of Music


Chill of the nightfall, lamps in the windows, letting their light fall clear on the snow;

bitter December bids us remember Christ in the stable long, long ago.

Silence of midnight, voices of angels, singing to bid night yield to the dawn;

darkness is ended, sinners befriended, where in the stable Jesus is born.

Splendor of starlight high on the hillside, faint is the far light burning below.

Kneeling beside Him shepherds adore Him, Christ in the stable long, long ago.

Glory of daybreak! Sorrows and shadows, suddenly they break forth into morn;

Sing out and tell now all shall be well now, for in the stable Jesus is born!

Text: Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926).

Music: Larry Shackley (b. 1956).

Eighth Lesson Matthew 2:1-12 Reader: Chris Thomas

The Wise Men are led by the star to Jesus. Associate Pastor


Dormi, Jesu! mater ridet [Sleep, sweet baby, my cares beguiling:

Quae tam dulcem somnum videt, Mother sits beside thee, smiling;

Dormi, Jesu, blandule. Sleep, my darling, tenderly.]

Si non dormis, mater plorat [If thou sleep not, mother mourneth,

Inter fila cantans orat, Singing as her wheel she turneth:

Blande, veni, somnule. Come, soft slumber, balmily.]

Sleep, sweet baby, my cares beguiling:

Mother sits beside thee, smiling;

Sleep, my darling, tenderly.

Words: Latin, origin unknown. English, S. T. Coleridge (1772-1834).

Music: John Rutter (b. 1945).

Ninth Lesson John 1:1-14 Reader: Steve Cobb

John unfolds the mystery of the Incarnation. Pastor

The congregation stands for the reading of the Gospel and for the singing of the carol.

Carol

O come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant,

O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem!

Come, and behold Him, Born the King of angels!

O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him,

O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord!

God of God, Light from Light eternal,

Lo! He shuns not the Virgin’s womb.

Son of the Father, begotten not created!



Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation!

Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above!

Glory to God, glory in the highest!



Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, Born this happy morning,

Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv’n;

Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing!



Words and Music: John F. Wade (c. 1711-1786); Tr. By Frederick Oakeley (1802-1880).


Christmas Joy Offering Reverend Chris Thomas

The Joy Gift Offering is a special denominational offering, above and beyond the church budget, for the

assistance of retired church workers and for racial ethnic colleges.

Organ VoluntaryChristopher Martin, organist.

Carillon on a Ukranian Carol setting by Gerald Near

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Benediction

Choral Response

Sung by the Chancel Choir.

Stay with us, Lord, Jesus, stay with us.

Stay with us, it soon is evening.

Stay with us, Lord, Jesus, stay with us,

It soon is evening, and night is falling.

Jesus Christ, the world’s true light!

Shine so the darkness cannot overcome it!

Stay with us, Lord, Jesus, it soon is evening.

Stay with us, Lord, Jesus, for night is falling.

Let your light pierce the darkness and fill your church with its glory.

Words: Luke 24:29, Phos hilaron, translated Gracia Grindal.

Music: Egil Hovland (b.1924).

The congregation stands for the closing carol printed on the next page.

Carol

Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748); alt.

Music: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759), arr. Lowell Mason (1792-1872).

Please remain standing until all choirs have exited the sanctuary.

Organ Voluntary Chorale Fantasia: In dulci jubilo Johann Sebastian Bach

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Memorial Poinsettias

We wish to thank the members and friends of the congregation

who have provided Christmas poinsettias for the Sanctuary.

Donated by

Marjorie and Ed Adams

Loretta L. and Peter W. Albertis

Loretta L. and Peter W. Albertis

Pat Aldridge

Betty Appich

His Family

Charles W. Appich, Jr.’s children

and grandchildren

Jean Appich and Family

Jean Appich, grandchildren and

great grandchildren

The Bairds

Pat and Jordan Ball

Susan Barbour and Peggy Horisk

Brenda Barrett

Brenda Barrett

Mrs. Grace Battle

The E. Scott Boze Family



Eila and Bob Brooks

Margaret and Dick Cardwell

Robert Copeland

Cherry and Jack Corley

Her Family

Nell Dickenson

Lee Farrar

Dr. and Mrs. Michael Farrell

Merelyn and Charles Hammett

Katherine Kraft Harris and

John H. Harris

Lucy Harvie

Jan Kessel

Dottie-Ray Koch

Dottie-Ray Koch

Dottie-Ray Koch

Dottie-Ray Koch

Elizabeth and Barry Kozak

Caroline H. Leith

Mr. and Mrs. James L. Londrey

John Robert Lootens, nephew

John Robert Lootens, son

The McCulloughs

Will Kemp Madden

Will Kemp Madden

Charlene Mahurin

In Memory of

Our Parents

Elizabeth Bragg Lucas

Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Albertis

Edward R. Aldridge

Charles W. Appich, Jr.

Donald L. Appich

“Dad” and “Gramps”

Carl and Mary Lelano Appich

Charles Ridenour, Gwen Ridenour

Freeman, and Claude Freeman

Margaret C. Marshall

Lena and Clarence Ball

Our Parents, Bob and Mary Sue Rice

Bessie Anderson

Virginia Millington

Loved Ones

Donald L. Appich, “Pop”

Mrs. Blair Boze, “B”

Charles W. Appich, “Uncle Charlie”

Our Parents

Loved Ones

Ralph E. Copeland and

Josephine Copeland

Fred and Opal Corley,

Orel Lee and Lala Dellinger, and

all of Our Loved Ones

Rosemary Pew Correll

H. Taylor Dickenson

My Husband, O. G. Farrar, Jr.

Bridget Farrell

Gift

Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Harris

and Dr. William H. Harris, Jr.

Virginia R. Harrison

My Family,

Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Kessel and

brother, Dan

Marie W. Cottrell

Dr. and Mrs. A. Ray Dawson

William F. Koch

Jean Dawson Rainey

Our Grandparents

Ann and John Leith

Our Parents

Frank Meade Snow

Robert Kloos Lootens

Louise Orr

Steve Kemp

John Madden

My Parents

Donated by

Christopher D. Martin

Christopher D. Martin

Judy and David Martin




Kip Moore

Logan R. Moorhead

Judy and Curry Motley

Joy and John Nevin

Ann Pais

Mrs. W. M. E. Rachal


Jane and John Roberts

Jane and John Roberts

The Roberts and Pope Families

The Rosebro Family

Laura Leigh and Jake Savage

Suzanne and Pete Sizemore

Nancy States and Deloris Crews

Nancy States and Deloris Crews

Evelyn and Dan Turner

The Valentine Family

Margaret, Judy, John, Diane,

John, and Tori

Dawson Watkins

Mary and Whit Whitley

Charles P. Wilson

Charles P. Wilson

Charles P. Wilson

Kathy, Katey, and Christopher

Winston

Maria A. Wornom and

Maria W. Rippe

Sidney E. Yates and Family

Donated by

Jean Appich

Elizabeth Russell Kozak

Martha Rubin

Martha Rubin

Janet and Bill Stuart

Judith C. Waldron

Sidney E. Yates

In Memory of

Anna Jackson Martin

Paul Daniel Martin

Mutt, Marie, Ronnie, and

Barry Jones

Roy, Armelia, and Jim Martin

David’s Parents,

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin

John A. Johnson, Brother-in-law

Bob McCrickard

Helen Logan Moorhead

Judy and Lovell Witcher

Our Beloved Parents

C. B. Pearson, Jr.

Mrs. John L. McCue and

Miss Atlee McCue

W. M. E. Rachal

Major and Mrs. Frank L. Martin

Mr. and Mrs. John B. Roberts

Nancy Roberts Pope

Loved Ones

Grandparents Savage,

Nollingham, Clay, Wright

Taylor Dickenson

Charlie Crews

Nelson and Betty Tucker

Friends and Families

J. M. Valentine, IV

Dr. D. E. Watkins

Our Parents

John R. Thompson

The Crockett Clan - Holcombe,

Sally, Emily, Waller, Elizabeth,

and Mac

Betty Grove Wilson

Bill Koch

Marchant D. Wornam

Evelyn Robertson Yates

In Honor of

Colin William Gibson, son of

Lee and Blair Appich Gibson

Dr. and Mrs. William B. Russell

All Grace Covenant Volunteers

My Family and Friends

Our Grandson,

Capt. Stuart C. Chapman, USA

Patty Richwine

Richard and Pam Haney

Memorial Greens

We wish to thank the members and friends of the congregation

who have provided Christmas greens for the Sanctuary.

Donated by

Ed and Marjorie Adams

The Aldridge Family and

Spivey Family

Betty Appich

Jean Appich and Family

The Bairds

Pat and Jordan Ball

Margaret and Dick Cardwell

Lee Farrar



A Friend

Jan Kessel

Caroline H. Leith

Mr. and Mrs. James L. Londrey

The McCulloughs

Dana McKnight

Will Kemp Madden

In Memory of

Their son, James Christian Adams

James R. Aldridge

Mary and Carl Appich

Charlie Appich and Donald Appich

William E. Laybourn

Jim Goshorn

Loved Ones

My Husband, O. G. Farrar, Jr.

Frances Gardner

Dr. Randolph Hollorah

Mary Beth Blayney

Beloved Cousin, Nell Jean Holmes

Dr. and Mrs. John Newton Thomas

Edwin Temple Gregg

Frederick Jordan Gregg

Harold Reagan

Mr. and Mrs. Paul K. McKnight

Dr. and Mrs. John Newton Thomas

Donated by

Mary Mitchell


The Rubin Family

Janet and Bill Stuart

Charles P. Wilson

Kathy, Katey, and Christopher

Winston

Donated by

Nell Dickenson

Dottie-Ray Koch



Mr. and Mrs. John G. Overstreet

Pete Sizemore

Suzanne and Pete Sizemore

Judith C. Waldron

Dawson Watkins

In Memory of

Robert E. Mitchell, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas D. Fraser

All of those who have gone before

Our Parents, Col. George W. Wilson

and Mildred W. Wilson;

William T. Stuart and

Jeanette J. Stuart

Miss Virginia Grove (Ginni)

Dr. and Mrs. A. Ray Dawson

In Honor of

Church Staff and Volunteers

Barbara Dawson Young

Judy’s Parents,

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jones

Grandson, Sean Ivan Gillman

Hunter Tazewell Lucas

Overstreet’s Birthday,

December 25, 1980

Suzanne Sizemore

Nell Dickenson

Hazel Curtis

Evelyn S. Withers, mother

Announcements

Welcome to Grace Covenant! We are glad you are here. If you are not a member, we invite you to join. Please

contact the church office at 359-2463 for more information.

You Are Invited to a Reception in the Fellowship Hall following the service. We thank the Presbyterian Women

for sponsoring this event.

A Radio Broadcast of tonight’s Candlelight Carol Service will air Christmas Eve, December 24, at 1:00 p.m., on

WLES 590 AM.

Please Join Us for our Christmas Eve worship service in the sanctuary on Thursday, December 24, 2009, at 5:00

p.m.

Poinsettias: For those who paid for poinsettias, we kindly ask that you leave the poinsettias on the communion

table so we may use them for the Christmas Eve worship service. After the Christmas Eve service you may take

your poinsettias home. If you would like to take a poinsettia home with you tonight, you are welcome to take one

of the others in the narthex or chapel.

Today a Savior Is Born, words: Lynn Bailey, © 2009, Chorister’s Guild of America. The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came, music © 1990, Westminster/John Knox

Press. O Little Town of Bethlehem, music © 1990, Westminster/John Knox Press. Winds Through the Olive Trees, words: Katherine Parker and Sandra Peter © 2009

Birnamwood Publications. Chill of the Nightfall, words: Timothy Dudley-Smith, © 1980, Hope Publishing Co. Stay with Us, translation © Gracia Grindal. Joy to the

World, music © 1990, Westminster/John Knox Press. All rights reserved. Printed with permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-715262.

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